Trumpet Bookshelf

Hosted by Grant Turgeon

A Christian’s bookshelf is filled with a number of vital titles—first and foremost the Bible. By exploring the Bible with the help of Philadelphia Church of God literature (available for free at theTrumpet.com), you will find answers to life’s most important questions and unlock the vision of your marvelous future.

#249: God Hates Halloween

Aired Friday, October 30, 2026   ·   10:00 AM CDT   ·   22 minutes

Do you care what God thinks? He commands us to flee from darkness and walk in the light. Instead of pagan holidays like Halloween, God offers hope-filled holy days.

#248: Anti-Semitism—Why It Matters

Aired Friday, October 23, 2026   ·   10:00 AM CDT   ·   25 minutes

Why does the Philadelphia Church of God talk so much about anti-Semitism? Why should you care? Understand why this disturbing trend is so important.

#247: Flee Idolatry

Aired Friday, October 16, 2026   ·   10:00 AM CDT   ·   23 minutes

Ancient Israel often struggled with idolatry—even choosing to sacrifice their children according to pagan forms of worship. You might think of idolatry as an ancient sin—but it is extremely prevalent today, and a constant threat to your Christian walk.

#246: Quality Game Tape

Aired Friday, October 9, 2026   ·   10:00 AM CDT   ·   21 minutes

Your human spirit records who you are in this physical life. Are you producing quality game tape?

#245: Whose Opinion Matters Most?

Aired Friday, September 4, 2026   ·   10:00 AM CDT   ·   25 minutes

We naturally exalt the opinions, laws, and ways of other humans over the truth of God. But should we really care most about what other humans think of us? God’s commands about the annual holy days are very clear—regardless of the negative peer pressure of worldly friends and family. Understand the often-twisted meaning of Colossians 2:16.

#244: Holiness Is Happiness

Aired Friday, August 7, 2026   ·   10:00 AM CDT   ·   27 minutes

Keeping the law of God is the key to happiness in life. This is a controversial statement—but you can prove it.

#243: Prayer Is Hard!

Aired Friday, January 30, 2026   ·   10:00 AM CST   ·   22 minutes

It is not natural to pray—yet we must do it. How can we hurdle the common obstacles preventing us from establishing a strong prayer habit?

#242: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Aired Friday, August 22, 2025   ·   10:00 AM CDT   ·   20 minutes

God has blessed us with minds and bodies like Him. He is watching to see how we use these awesome gifts. We are “fearfully and wonderfully made.”

#241: Open Door Policy

Aired Friday, August 15, 2025   ·   10:00 AM CDT   ·   24 minutes

God’s one true Church does not have an open door policy. This is a controversial doctrine with abundant scriptural backing. Plus, the book of Judges gives a strong historical warning against compromise that relates directly to the closed door policy.

#240: Lawlessness and Bloodshed

Aired Friday, August 8, 2025   ·   10:00 AM CDT   ·   23 minutes

The biblical book of Judges is a terrifying warning to our nations today. The lesson: it is God’s way, or pain.